Global Oral Disease Burden Rises as Millions Continue to Face Dental Problems
Global: The worldwide burden of oral diseases continues to grow, with a major international analysis estimating that the number of...
SpaceX Crew-13 Begins ISS Mission Focused on Human Health Research
Cape Canaveral: A four-member international crew has begun a new mission aboard the International Space Station, with a major focus...
MSF Doctor Tests Positive for Ebola in DR Congo, Evacuated to Netherlands
Kinshasa: A doctor working with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) on the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of Congo has...
Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Expands as New Health Zones Report Cases
Kinshasa: Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are intensifying efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak after the...
Bangladesh Faces Severe Dengue Surge as September Deaths Reach New High
Dhaka: Bangladesh is facing a renewed dengue crisis, with September recording the country's highest monthly death toll from the mosquito-borne...
Anthropic IPO Plans Highlight the Rising Cost of Building Advanced AI Systems
San Francisco: Artificial-intelligence company Anthropic is preparing for a potential public offering, bringing renewed attention to the enormous investment required...
AI Deals Keep Global M&A Market Active Despite Broader Deal-Making Slowdown
New York: Artificial intelligence continues to reshape the global mergers and acquisitions market, with technology companies, infrastructure providers and investors...
Bank of Japan Policy Debate Intensifies as Officials Assess Further Rate Moves
Tokyo: Debate over the future direction of Japan's monetary policy has intensified as Bank of Japan policymakers assess whether stronger...
Japan Business Confidence Reaches Eight-Year High as Companies Report Stronger Outlook
Tokyo: Business confidence among Japan's major companies has climbed to its strongest level in eight years, reflecting improved sentiment about...
Global Markets Await US Jobs Report for Fresh Signals on Interest Rates
New York: Investors across global financial markets are closely watching the latest U.S. employment data for clues about the strength...
UN Investigates Allegations of Sexual Abuse by Peacekeepers in DR Congo
Kinshasa: The United Nations is investigating allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse involving personnel serving with its peacekeeping mission in...
Global Fuel Prices Surge as Diesel and Jet Fuel Markets Face Supply Pressure
London: Global refined-fuel markets are facing renewed pressure as prices for diesel, gasoline and aviation fuel rise sharply amid disruptions...
IMF Warns Energy Shock Could Keep Global Inflation Under Pressure
Washington: The International Monetary Fund has warned that the latest energy-market shock could slow the decline in global inflation and...
International Operation Disrupts KillSec Ransomware Network After Hundreds of Successful Attacks
Berlin: An international law-enforcement operation has disrupted the KillSec ransomware network following an investigation into around 1,000 suspected cyberattacks worldwide....
Euro Falls to Multi-Month Low as Investors Focus on European Fiscal Risks
Frankfurt: The euro has come under renewed pressure in international currency markets, weakening to its lowest level since May 2025...
Global Fuel Prices Surge as Diesel and Jet Fuel Markets Face Supply Pressure
London: Global refined-fuel markets are facing renewed pressure as prices for diesel, gasoline and aviation fuel rise sharply amid disruptions...
US Borrowing Costs Rise as Treasury Yields Put Pressure on Financial Markets
New York: Borrowing costs in the United States are coming under renewed pressure as government bond yields rise, creating a...
European Bond Markets Face Pressure as France-Germany Yield Gap Widens
Brussels: European bond markets are facing renewed pressure as investors demand higher returns for holding government debt, with the gap...
Global M&A Deal Activity Slows Sharply as Borrowing Costs Rise
London, October 2, 2026: Global mergers and acquisitions activity lost momentum during the third quarter of 2026, with the total...
Oil Prices Hold Above $100 as Global Energy Supply Risks Intensify
London, October 2, 2026: International oil prices remained above the psychologically important $100-per-barrel mark on Friday as traders assessed conflicting...
Global Bond Sell-Off Pushes US Treasury Yield to Highest Level Since 2002
New York, October 2, 2026: Global financial markets are facing renewed pressure after a sharp sell-off in government bonds pushed...
Hong Kong Stocks Slide Sharply as Global Bond Yields Rise
Hong Kong, October 2, 2026: Hong Kong's stock market came under heavy selling pressure on Friday as investors reacted to...
Asian Stock Markets Slide as Investors Await Key US Jobs Data
Singapore, October 2, 2026: Asian stock markets came under pressure on Friday as investors reacted to sharp movements in global...
UN Human Rights Expert Calls for Policy Changes in Cambodia
Phnom Penh: Cambodia is facing renewed international attention over its political and human-rights environment after a United Nations human-rights expert...
Suspected Cartel Attack Targets Police Station in Mexico’s Sinaloa State
Culiacán: A police facility in Mexico's Sinaloa state came under attack in an incident authorities are investigating amid continuing violence...
EU Nations Hold Emergency Talks as Diesel Prices Surge Across Europe
Brussels: European Union countries are holding emergency discussions over sharply rising diesel prices, as governments face pressure to protect consumers...
Russia Expands Diplomatic Outreach to African Nations at UN General Assembly
New York, October 2, 2026: Russia has stepped up diplomatic engagement with African countries during the 81st United Nations General...
Ukraine Seeks Japan Cooperation on Anti-Drone Technology as Defense Ties Deepen
Kyiv, October 2, 2026: Ukraine has asked Japan to strengthen cooperation in defense technology, including the development of systems capable...
Russia Expands Diplomatic Outreach to African Nations at UN General Assembly
New York, October 2, 2026: Russia has stepped up diplomatic engagement with African countries during the 81st United Nations General...
Prabowo Appoints Suyudi Ario Seto as Indonesia’s New Police Chief in Major Leadership Reshuffle
Jakarta: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has appointed Suyudi Ario Seto as the country's new National Police Chief, replacing General Listyo...
Brazil Opens Investigation Into Alleged US Funding of Political Groups Ahead of Election
Brasília, October 2, 2026: Brazil has opened an investigation into allegations that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump planned...
Trump Launches 32-Day Campaign Drive Ahead of US Midterm Elections
Washington, October 2, 2026: U.S. President Donald Trump has begun an intensive campaign schedule ahead of the November midterm elections,...
UK Arrests Dual National in RAF Fairford Investigation Amid Iran Link Claims
London: British counter-terrorism police have arrested a 27-year-old dual British-Iranian national as part of an investigation into a security incident...
Iraq Sets June 2027 Deadline for Armed Groups to Place Weapons Under State Control
Baghdad, October 2, 2026: Iraq has begun a new phase in its efforts to bring weapons held by armed factions...
France Faces Nationwide Student Protests as School Unrest Escalates
Paris: France is facing growing political and social pressure as student protests over conditions in schools have spread across the...
Syria and Hezbollah Reportedly Hold Secret Talks in Türkiye Amid Rising Tensions
Damascus: Syrian government officials and representatives of Lebanon-based Hezbollah reportedly held a secret meeting in Türkiye last month in an...
Balad Leader Sami Abu Shehadeh Withdraws From Israel Election Race After Supreme Court Hearing
Jerusalem, October 2, 2026: Balad party leader Sami Abu Shehadeh has withdrawn his candidacy for Israel's upcoming Knesset election after...
Israel Election Campaign Intensifies as Security Issues Dominate Political Debate
Jerusalem, October 2, 2026: Israel's political landscape is entering a crucial phase as the country prepares for its national election...
James Webb Telescope Finds Evidence of Heavy Elements in the Early Universe
Global Space Desk: Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have found evidence that some of the universe’s earliest galaxies...
US Expands Military Presence in Middle East With Third Aircraft Carrier
The United States is significantly increasing its military presence in the Middle East as tensions with Iran remain high. The...